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I found this online and just thought it was so unusual, I had to have it. Now I am unable to find anything about it!
It's tin. Holds 3 packs of cigarettes (ones inside are fake packs). Second photo shows it open halfway and the third photo shows it open all the way and then it stands up.
No markings on it at all.
Any information would be awesome! And should I leave it in the condition it's in now or strip the paint and repaint it?
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The two packs with blue labels on the tops say "Dummy Packs"
This is sweet! I've never seen one before. And I wouldn't do anything to it but keep it in it's original condition. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Lori! I'm glad you'd leave as is, that is the way I was swaying.
I've tried researching it without any luck!